Heating a Shappell S2000

[Prehnite44]

Hello,
      I recently purchased a Shappell S2000, and due to the recent cold snap here in Upper Michigan, I am seriously considering purchasing a heater. Due to a very limited budget, I want a small, very cheap, fuel efficient heater that will barely make the shanty tolerable in sub 0 temperatures. I don't have a snowmobile or ATV, so I really can't take anything that uses more than a 16.4oz tank as well. Does anybody know what sort of BTU output I would need to accomplish this? Thanks in advance.

[HawkEyeman]

Hey, here is what I did back in college.

Recipe:
- Used Tin Coffee Can (x1)
- Cheap candles (x???, long burning ones if you can find 'em)
- Gas station match books (xFistful)

I know it's not exactly what you were talking about but it's the cheapest solution I ever could come up with. Give it a little time and it'll heat up your tent to a tolerable temperature. Only takes a candle or two burning at any given time to take the edge off the cold. Be darn sure to pack snow around the edges of your portable to keep the breeze out.

[Prehnite44]

Thanks, its at least a start. How much do you need to vent the shanty to keep the carbon monoxide levels down with a candle or two?

[Hookset]

I have a single burner that screws on to a 1 pound propane bottle.  It cost me about 8 bucks.  It is an open flame, so you can burn the place down, but if you're careful not to kick it over (it does have a base just like a Coleman lantern), it will heat the 2000 in minutes.  I have used mine for about 8 years and it works pretty well.  I also cook on it when we eat in the shanty, so it pulls double duty.  No electric ignition, so remember matches or a lighter.  Cheap and functional (albeit potentially dangerous, but I have never had an issue).  I have used mine in a Shappell DX 3000 with positive results.

The better choice is the Mr Heater Buddy heater, 4000-9000 BTU's, but it costs about $80.  That bad boy will rock in the 2000.  Tight lines!

[Fergie2u]

i just use my Coleman lantern serves two ways,  light for night fishing or early morning and doubles as a heater

[mr.dodger]

just got ridof my s2000 but i used a sport cat heater. just screw the 1 lb. propane in and you got radiant heat. bout' 40$. that and a lantern and you have to darn near undress!!

[walleye tattoo]

Coffee can small one and go to sams club or any  restaurant supply store and get Safe Heat six hour heat gell light it and it will at least keep your holes open. Been there done that.

[Jack Magnum]

Hello,
      I recently purchased a Shappell S2000, and due to the recent cold snap here in Upper Michigan, I am seriously considering purchasing a heater. Due to a very limited budget, I want a small, very cheap, fuel efficient heater that will barely make the shanty tolerable in sub 0 temperatures. I don't have a snowmobile or ATV, so I really can't take anything that uses more than a 16.4oz tank as well. Does anybody know what sort of BTU output I would need to accomplish this? Thanks in advance.

Coffee can with a rool of toilet paper in the middle. Our gas line anti freeze in and light it with a match. Drill a hole in the top cover and attach a bolt. That will give you a handle to grab onto and when you want to extinuish the flame put the top on. Primitive but will work.

[HaveAuger]

Two yapping women   when you hafta bring the Mrss

[HawkEyeman]

Thanks, its at least a start. How much do you need to vent the shanty to keep the carbon monoxide levels down with a candle or two?

Not much at all I wouldn't imagine... they are candles. 

[djkruszewski]

i just use my Coleman lantern serves two ways,  light for night fishing or early morning and doubles as a heater

same here, i use my mr heater only if i am going to fish during daylight.  if there's a possibility of fishing when it's dark, then heater stays home and coleman lantern goes with me.  it does give off a lot heat.  i fish out of a pro, and it heats it up really nice.

[MnSportsman]

I call these a "sunflower". I've had them since they first came out. I also have one that hooks straightup to a 20# tank & if you get the one I am picturing below & go buy a 5-6' hose w'adapters they work off any 5-20' tank easily w/o any regulator. They're not too expensive & last a very long time.
Mr. Heater Single Cooker Propane Heater


A coleman lantern works great as other folks here have told ya, Along with some good outer wear. but if you do go fishing when it's below 5 Deg. F. or below, day or night. this purchase will certainly help. I even use mine when camping, & hunting, ( other than the "squeal" they make when they first start up, they'll keep ya warm in a blind for duck/goose/deer). My bet , is that you won't regret the purchase, if you get one.